Waste Anesthetic Gases Are Small Amounts of Gases That May

question 10

Multiple Choice

Waste anesthetic gases are small amounts of gases that may leak either from the patient's anesthetic breathing circuit into the OR air while anesthesia is being administered or from exhalation of the patient during recovery.Both mechanisms of exposure create risks for OR personnel.Select the appropriate risk reduction strategy that protects the environment and perioperative worker from exposure to ambient waste anesthetic gas.

• A) Check the anesthetic delivery system for irregularities or breaks.
• B) Turn off the room or local ventilation system.
• C) Ensure that the scavenging system is properly connected to the gas outlet.
• D) Ensure proper facemask fit before delivering anesthesia gas.
• E) Turn the breathing system off before turning off the gas.f.Use high-flow gas delivery for more rapid induction.

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Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy toxins or disease-causing organisms.

Antibody Molecule

A protein produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Antigen-binding Site

The specific region on an antibody molecule that binds to an antigen, determining the antibody's specificity and enabling immune recognition.

Heavy Chains

Large polypeptide subunits that, together with light chains, make up the structure of antibodies.